Staff Accountant
Kestra Holdings
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- Location
- Austin, TX
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Other
- Posted
- Oct 8
- 12 days ago
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About the company
Kestra Holdings
Financial services · 1,001 to 5,000 employees
What you'll do
- Perform month-end close tasks, prepare journal entries, review income statements, analyze general ledger accounts, and reconcile balance sheet accounts.
- Support audits, special projects, and other accounting team members.
What you need
- A bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting and 2-4 years of general accounting experience are required.
- Must be proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook and able to work overtime if needed.
- Education: a bachelor's degree
Key skills
general accountingExcelWordOutlookcommunicationorganizationanalysis skillsNetSuite Accounting System
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Lead with Purpose. Partner with Impact.
The Staff Accountant is responsible for assisting with and performing general accounting and month-end financial close functions for the company’s acquired firms, including preparing various journal entries, reviewing general ledger accounts, reconciling bank statements, and balancing accounts on the balance sheet. As well as supporting and backing up other accounting team members.
What You’ll Do:
Perform monthly financial close tasks for about 30 acquired firms, including:
Maintain and track month-end financial close tasks
Prepare various journal entries
Review the income statement for accuracy
Analyze general ledger accounts and prepare balance sheet account reconciliations
Work with other teams or firms on attaining clarification and/or resolution on matters that may arise
Prepare and maintain desktop procedures for major responsibilities and tasks
Support the annual financial audit. Perform other administrative duties as needed
Participate in special projects
Support and back up accounting department personnel, as necessary
Commitment to a culture of professionalism, accountability, customer/client focus, and teamwork
What You Bring:
Bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting required
Minimum of 2-4 years general accounting work experience required, with experience in a high-paced environment
Must be proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook
Be able to learn/understand various new accounting standards and reporting systems
Must have excellent communication, organization, and analysis skills
Be able to manage projects efficiently and effectively, as well as meet set deadlines
Knowledge of the NetSuite Accounting System is a plus, but is not required
Ability to work overtime if needed.